AUTONOMOUS EXAMINATIONS – MAY/JUNE'2022
B.TECH - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
20EC223 - DIGITAL CIRCUITS AND MICROCONTROLLERS
Answer ALL questions
Duration: 3 Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
PART – A (7x 1 = 7 Marks)
Objective Type - Multiple Choice
Question
1. CO Convert the binary number 1001.00102 to decimal equivalent _______.
1 a) 125 b) 1250 c) 90.125 d) 9.125
2. CO (A + B) ( A' × B' ) = ? _____.
1 a) 1 b) 0 c) AB d) A+B
3. CO Which of the following combinations of logic gates can decode binary
1 1101?
a) One inverter b) One 4-input AND gate
c) One 4-input AND gate, one inverter d) One 4-input OR gate
4. CO Identify the logic circuit which involves feedback from output to input
2 that is stored in the memory for next operation?
a) Sequential b) Combinational c) Bilateral d) Random logic
5. CO Identify the internal RAM memory of 8051 from the following ____.
3 a) 32bytes b) 64 bytes c) 128 bytes d) 256 bytes
6. CO Which of the following are the two 16 bit SFRs of 8051______.
4 a) PSW,PC b) PC,DPTR c) DPTR,SP d) SP,PC
7. CO When the processor is executing in thumb state, then what will the
5 instructions wide in bits?.
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a) 4 bits b) 8 bits c) 16 bits d) 32 bits
Fill in the blanks: (3x 1 = 3
Marks)
8. CO The resolution of an n bit DAC with a maximum input of 5 V is 5 mV. The
1 value of n is _______.
9. CO ________is the maximum delay that can be generated with the crystal
2 frequency of 22MHz.
10. CO ARM stands for _________.
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PART - B (5x 3 = 15
Marks)
11. CO Simplify the Boolean function F= A + A′B.
1
12. CO Distinguish between combinational and sequential logic circuits with an
2 example.
13. CO Construct suitable Assembly Language Codes for 8051 to transfer serially
3 letter N at 9600 baud, continuously. Assuming crystal frequency 11.0592
MHz.
14. CO List down the interrupt signals in 8051.
4
15. CO Recall the advantages and drawbacks of RISC Architecture.
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PART - C (5 x 15 = 75 Marks)
Q.No: 16 Compulsory Question
Q.No: 17 to 22 Answer any FOUR Questions
Compulsory Question:
16. CO i) Construct suitable Assembly Language Codes for adding the (8)
3 contents of RAM locations 60H, 61H and 62H. Store the result in
RAM locations 41H (MSB) and 40H (LSB) using 8051.
CO ii) Explain in detail the TCON register in 8051. (7)
3
17. CO i) Design a BCD to Excess -3 code converter. (10)
2
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CO ii) Simplify the Boolean function (5)
1 F(A,B,C)=(A+B)(A+C)
18. CO Design a circuit with optimum utilization of PLA to implement the (15)
2 following functions F1= ∑m(0,2,5,8,9,11),
F2=∑m(1,3,8,10,13,15),
F3=∑m(0,1,5,7,9,12,14).
19. CO Design a MOD-10 Synchronous counter using JK flipflop. (15)
2
20. CO i) Summarize the Addressing Modes used in 8051 Microcontroller (10)
4 with examples.
CO ii) Distinguish between Microprocessor and Microcontroller in terms (5)
3 of performance, memory, peripherals, execution with examples.
21. CO Illustrate with neat diagram, the concept of 3 stage and 5 stage (15)
5 pipeline mechanism in an ARM organization. Recall the types of
pipeline hazards.
22. CO i) Elaborate the architecture of ARM9TDMI . and also explain the (10)
5 salient features of the same.
CO ii) Summarize the ARM development tools. (5)
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